Flying in Hot: Ducks vs. Flames Round 2 Preview

Mar 11, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goalie

(31) reacts after Anaheim Ducks center

(15) scores a goal during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

The tension ratchets up, the buildings get louder, and the games get more intense. Four wins by each team so far. And four more wins will earn you a spot in the Conference Finals. That will be what’s at stake when the Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames face off in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.

This series will mark a showdown of two of the hottest and most resilient teams in the entire league. The Ducks completed a sweep of the Winnipeg Jets while the Flames took down the Vancouver Canucks to set up this match-up. This marks the first time the teams will meet since the 06’ Quarterfinals that saw the Ducks win in Game 7.

Let’s break this series down.

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